SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS
let's move jacksonville
Inspired by Former First Lady Michelle Obama's national "Let's Move" initiative, we launched our first Let's Move Jacksonville in 2010. This free, health food & fitness festival has grown to attract crowds of 3,000+
Rosa parks produce market
Many teens do not eat healthy because of lack of access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Find out how we partnered with our transit authority to open the Rosa Parks Produce Market.
fit over
fat USA
According to the Youth Risk Behavioral Survey, our generation may not outlive our parents. Find out how we are changing this through
Fit Over Fat USA.
jacksonville helps
There are 2,700 homeless students in our city. Find out how we've raised just over $96K and donated 14 scholarships to support through our Jacksonville HELPS initiative.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
In partnership with Duval County Public Schools, I'm A Star Foundation will mentor a select group of 7th graders in the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP).
GEAR UP is designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education.
